Chapter 505 - 504: Smooth Sailing

Chapter 505: Chapter 504: Smooth Sailing

The night was thick with darkness.

Lady Peng took Brother Yan down to rest, and only then did Du Yunluo turn to the bathroom to freshen up.

When she came out, all ready, Mu Lianxiao was sitting by the bed waiting for her, and Du Yunluo approached him with a smile.

"Imperial Doctor Xing examined Third Aunt and Fourth Aunt and said their health is quite good," Du Yunluo climbed into bed and softly said to Mu Lianxiao, "Didn’t he say last time that Sister-in-law looked familiar? I told him that Sister-in-law is the daughter of Prince Shun, and he suddenly realized that when he was a young apprentice in the Imperial Hospital, he followed his master to give a consultation to Consort Zhuang."

Mu Lianxiao listened with a smile, and only when Du Yunluo started yawning did he blow out the lamp and tuck them in.

The canopy darkened instantly, and Du Yunluo rubbed her eyes and said, "By the way, Imperial Doctor Xing said Second Aunt has a heart condition; it won’t kill her, but if her emotions fluctuate too much, she’ll feel unwell."

Mu Lianxiao held Du Yunluo’s shoulder, gently patting it to show he understood.

However, Du Yunluo was thinking about something else.

In her previous life, she never knew Lian Family had a heart condition, nor did she see the Lian Family housing a medicine stove frequently.

It seems that everything was smooth in her previous life, so she never fell ill, while this life brought continuous troubles, prompting the condition to act up.

In a daze, Du Yunluo fell asleep.

The next day, Du Yunluo and her husband went to Du Mansion with Imperial Doctor Xing.

Mrs. Zhen carefully asked Imperial Doctor Xing about some relatives, especially Old Master Zhen and Old Mrs. Hou’s health. Learning that they were all well, she finally relaxed.

Du Gongfu and Old Mrs. Xia’s health were also considered good.

Looking at Imperial Doctor Xing in a wheelchair, Du Gongfu couldn’t help but feel emotional.

His leg was injured earlier than Imperial Doctor Xing’s, but Imperial Doctor Xing’s injury was far more severe. Compared to Xing, Du Gongfu didn’t think much of his own leg injury anymore.

There was also a pregnant woman in the mansion.

Mrs. Tang’s belly was round, and in recent days, she had been kicked by the little one inside a few times, causing back pain, so she rested in her room.

Mrs. Zhen invited Du Yunluo and Imperial Doctor Xing to go over.

Du Yunluo’s former Anhua Courtyard was now given to Du Yundi and her husband, which Du Yunluo agreed with, just as she had said to Du Yunru before, "fertile water flows not to outsiders’ fields."

Although it had different owners, Anhua Courtyard hadn’t changed much from when she stayed there.

Mrs. Tang leaned on the couch and was about to rise to greet them when Mrs. Zhen advised her to stay put.

Imperial Doctor Xing was not particularly expert in conditions during pregnancy, but as an Imperial Physician, he was well-versed in various fields.

Mrs. Zhen sat by, waiting for him to finish the consultation while whispering to Du Yunluo, "Your sister-in-law’s family is anxious too; it’s still about two months until the delivery, but they’ve already sent the maternity kit."

Du Yunluo chuckled.

She remembered that around this time in her previous life, the affair with Shi Lian’er caused quite a stir, and Mrs. Tang miscarried from the upset.

In this life, Shi Lian’er was long under Princess An Ran’s control, and Shi Shiren’s career was thwarted; the siblings couldn’t stir up trouble or harm Du Family.

The lovely and well-behaved daughter in Mrs. Tang’s belly could finally be born smoothly.

Mrs. Zhen then mentioned Du Yunru, "Your aunt sent a letter back, saying she gave birth in January; this time it’s a son, with sturdy arms, looks spirited.

The Shao Family also received the news and was overjoyed. Yunru now has both a son and a daughter. Yuanzhou in Lindong is watched over by his uncle, and the family is at ease.

Previously, we heard that your uncle was to be transferred, but the papers never came through, so it’s unsure whether it’s confirmed."

Du Yunluo knew this child of Du Yunru was indeed a son, and even hearing Mrs. Zhen say so made her extremely joyful.

As for Du Huarang’s official career, there had been talks of him being transferred for years, yet no progress.

Du Yunluo speculated that if not this year, then next year he ought to be transferred.

Perhaps with the fall of Changping Marquis Mansion in Xuancheng, the Holy Emperor wanted him to stabilize the situation in Lindong first.

Speaking of Du Yunru, one must mention Du Yunhu.

Shen Wenyu working at the Hanlin Academy, with his gentle and honest nature, got along well with his elder brother and the brother-in-law Du Yundi, working with no discomfort.

Du Yunhu, completely relieved, after recuperating for two months, now had a visible belly.

The Chengyi Bo Mansion treated Du Yunying very well; she was injured with her first childbirth and spent two years recuperating.

"I’ll share a bit of news with you," Mrs. Zhen lowered her voice, "Yun Ying came back at the New Year, looking much fuller, but Second Sister-in-law told me last time that Yun Ying’s belly showed no signs of pregnancy. The Chengyi Bo Mansion also consulted an imperial doctor and tried various medicines, but to no avail.

With Imperial Doctor Xing around, Second Sister-in-law might not want him at the Chengyi Bo Mansion as it could seem like we’re discrediting their physicians. I suspect she might have Yun Ying return to her maternal home soon."

Du Yunluo nodded in understanding, "If Second Aunt mentions it, please let me know."

As for Du Yunnuo, she gave birth to a son in January and did not return to her parents’ home during confinement, but Liao Family visited her twice at the Ying Family, only to say that everything was well.

"The Marquis said before, that Ying Ji is an earnest man, so he likely won’t bully Fourth Sister," Du Yunluo said with a smile.

Mrs. Zhen clapped with laughter, "The Ying Family seeks assistance from the Du Family and wants capable in-laws. That Ying Qianshi is competent, and the Assistant’s wife is lively. Yunnuo’s life should be quite comfortable."

As they were speaking, the Miao Family sent someone regarding the matter of Du Yunying.

Both Mrs. Zhen and Du Yunluo knew well and asked Imperial Doctor Xing, agreeing to it.

When Du Yunying brought her son back to her family, Du Yunluo didn’t return.

Imperial Doctor Xing came to the mansion and observed that she was injured during her previous childbirth and didn’t recover well during confinement. Even though she appeared full over the years, her health was still lacking. Even if she conceived, it wouldn’t be easy to sustain the pregnancy.

Du Yunying listened with suspicion, insisting the imperial doctor the Bo Mansion consulted never addressed this point.

Imperial Doctor Xing chuckled, asking Du Yunying who prescribed during her postpartum care.

Du Yunying then understood it was due to the incompetence of that doctor, delaying her recovery. At present, they dared not admit it and have been trying to restore her health, yet it was always lacking that final bit.

The Miao Family repeatedly expressed gratitude, asking Imperial Doctor Xing for a new prescription.

After staying in the capital for five days, Ming Liu sent Imperial Doctor Xing back to Tong City.

The prescriptions left by Imperial Doctor Xing filled Jingshui Hall and Baijie Hall with the aroma of medicine.

The medicine in Fengyu Courtyard never ceased, though whose prescription it was, Du Yunluo didn’t know.

The weather grew warmer day by day, and Madam Wu’s spirits improved significantly.

The Duanwu (Dragon Boat) Festival was approaching.

Du Yunluo had someone prepare materials for zongzi in the kitchen and personally made some for Du Gongfu and Old Mrs. Xia, asking Hong Jinbao’s family to send them back.

Having sent some to her maternal family, she also prepared some for her in-laws, making a few according to taste for Madam Wu and Mrs. Zhou.